Tenure Track (Open Rank) Faculty Position in Hebrew Bible
Department: Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies
Rank: Tenure/Tenure Track
The Penn State Department of Classics and Ancient
Mediterranean Studies and the Jewish Studies Program in the College of
the Liberal Arts seek applicants for an open-rank, tenure-track
appointment in Hebrew Bible, to begin in August, 2014. This
appointment is divided between the Department of Classics and Ancient
Mediterranean Studies and the Jewish Studies Program; the tenure home
will be in Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies. Senior scholars
may be eligible for appointment to a named chair in Jewish Studies.
Applications are welcome from candidates with active research
in any area of Hebrew Bible.
The department embraces the entire Mediterranean world in
antiquity within its purview and therefore welcomes candidates who can
contribute to dialogue across the fields of Classics and Ancient
Mediterranean Studies and Jewish Studies. The successful applicant
should demonstrate an active research agenda and teaching excellence.
Requirements include teaching experience for at least three years
beyond the Ph.D. and evidence of scholarly publications. Ability to
teach lower-level survey courses is also essential. The capacity to
contribute to the Humanities in a Digital Age (HDA) Initiative in the
College of the Liberal Arts at Penn State is also desirable, though
not required. For information on the HDA Initiative, go to:
http://sites.psu.edu/humanitiesda/.
Submit online (http://www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch) a letter
of application, a curriculum vitae (including contact information for
three references), a sample of scholarly writing (no more than thirty
pages), and evidence of teaching accomplishments. Three letters of
recommendation should be sent to the Biblical Studies Search
Committee, c/o Sandra Moyer, at <[log in to unmask]>. Applications received
by January 31, 2014 are assured of consideration; however, all
dossiers will be accepted until the position is filled. Employment
will require successful completion of background check(s) in
accordance with University policies.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal
opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.
